May 3rd: Long Time No Update

Apparently I do not update this blog as much as I should.

I have updated one thing, today, to help me keep track of my projects. On the right hand side there is now a list of my ongoing current projects (which I keep track of in Ravelry) and how much I have completed. If you have a birthday or an event coming up, don't look, since I might be making something for you, but otherwise feel free to take a look and see if its something that peeks your interest.

I have been working on and completed tons of different items since the last time I posted. Currently I have ongoing:

Blankets:

200 Crochet Blocks - Using the book and started with blue yarn and have since added some purple and green. Recently joined a few of the first squares completed together using black yarn and so far it seems to be headed in the right direction. My original plan was to put all squares in one blanket. The book actually repeats a few of the patterns (just shows them in different colors (28 blocks shown in multiple colors with different block #s)), but even with 116 blocks that is a big blanket. Still trying to figure out what to do. (17/116 squares done. 6 joined.) ** Been ongoing since 2012!

Ripple Lapghan - No clue why I started this, but so far I have not used a single yarn twice. Hoping to add between 6-12 more rows. (12/24 rows done.)

Multicolor Granny Squares - No clue why I started this either, but the original idea was to have multicolor centers with a black border. Found an orange yarn in a small amount which matches the orange in the multi, so decided would have a few squares of solid colors with white borders as well. I could also turn it into something else like a bag, hat, or scarf. (10/? total: 8 multi with black border, 1 orange with white border, 1 multi needs border)

Wonder Crochet Blanket (CAL) - This is a crochet-a-long, which means the there is a schedule and over the year sequential parts of the pattern instructions are provided. I am behind (I actually started this late), so I am currently working on part 6, but part 8 has already been released and 9 will come out May 5th. (Completed part 5.)

Toys:

Alien Face-hugger - Life-sized. For J... Not sure if there is really anything else I need to say...
(Finished 2 front legs, 2/6 back legs, 1 back leg in progress, body almost complete - 85%)

Animal Dress Up Doll - I joined another CAL and I should of had this done way before the CAL started, but I have been running behind. I hope to get up to date with finishing the doll and the outfits, blankets, etc. released so far. (I think only the head is made.)

Dino the Dino Puppet - Trying to figure out if I should give up or not. Still need to make eyes, nostrils, teeth and set all on. It is big, so not sure how it is going to work out in the end. It might have been the yarn and hook size I used or it might be the pattern or any other possibility out there. It is a cute puppet though and I have made it this far, so I do not want to give up on it. (To Frog or not...  but really not much left to do.)

Super Banana - If you guessed for J, you would be right. Super B is made.. Just need to make the S for his chest and give him his drawers (underwear for people not from GA) as well as give him legs (just sew a line). Oh yeah, forgot that he also needs a cape, and probably eyes.. this one I still need to look at to really judge where I am, but I am closer to the end then the beginning. (Who knows at this point.) ** Been ongoing since 2014!


MISC:

Duality - Group Challenge that was sent a long time ago!!! It is a very nice hat though and I am using a grey yarn with multicolor "specks" throughout. Hope to get this done this upcoming weekend.  (behind on, but just need to do the decreases (the top part of the hat)).

Tabby Cat Scarf - From a book my SIL gave me. I am making it for myself (unless someone decides to steal it from me). (90% done)

* Entralac and Lace Wrap - I am still waiting for pics, but I want to keep this one fresh so I remind myself.. This is an oldie as well, but it has been completed for a while, so it does not count in my list of things I am currently working on, but it will show up in the list on the right had side. (100% done, just need pics.)

I will try and get some of these done and post pics as well as share some of the other things I have made in the last year or two.

That is all for now.